Danby Cottage

Lovely property very peaceful and quiet beautiful views can see Whitby Abbey in the distance, property is situated on the top of a steep hill so be prepared for a walk, also a good 30 minute walk into Whitby itself along the path next to the train track, property had everything we needed, only a couple of niggles, mattresses were uncomfortable too hard for us and pillows very thin could do with replacing, on saying this we would stay again

The cottage is beautiful and in a lovely and peaceful setting everything about it is lovely.

This is the 2nd time and will be going back .The pub in the village is lovely. All in all a lovely holiday.

Lovely property, well maintained and comfortable.

Beds were great. Views and peace up on top of the hill were beautiful. Single track road up to the cottages was very steep but thankfully we didn’t have to pass anyone whilst driving back and forth to the cottage. Perfect distance from Whitby and a great base for adventures further afield. Would highly recommend.

Danby Cottage provided a very comfortable stay.

It is very well specified with all appliances, crockery, comfy seating etc that you could want, and more! It exceeded our expectations in most ways. It was very clean (new carpets!) and well kept. Great to have a stair gate upstairs, helpful to keep our toddler safe! Danby Cottage was very well located for all the activities we wanted in and around Whitby including Robin Hood's Bay. It's a 10 minute drive right into the harbour front at Whitby. Outside of the cottage, because this is located with other cottages there is a common green space and outside you can see the Abbey in the distance, the lovely viaduct and the tramline which features the NYMR steam train at times. Perfect!

It’s a really lovely cottage in a great location.

Ideal place for a week or a weekend away.

We found the cottage to be warm, clean and cofortable and well equiped.

Only a couple of miles from Whitby so quite handy for a trip to the coast. Thanks for the welcome pack with the tea & coffee.

The cottage was better than expected having had new carpets and re decorated how ever it would benefit from a pair of new settees as the ones in are sadly very low and uncomfortable to sit on and as us oldies with creaky bones find them difficult to get up from other than that we had an excellent stay as usual thanks

Wow what a great place all the comforts of home, lovely and quiet,beautiful scenery only wish we'd had 2 weeks not 1 would love to come back in the future

Lovely house, very comfortable with everything we needed.

Steep access is not an understatement, we left our car in the car park at the property and walked everywhere. Walking back up is do-able, but not for those who aren't fit. There is a pub and butchers in the village, but no shop. A walk to Whitby along the train line took us roughly 30 minutes. The walk along the butchers took us to the viaduct, left to Whitby and right to Robin Hoods Bay. That took 2 hours to walk there and was well worth it. On the return you can cut off at the viaduct and walk down the road to the village.

The cottage was lovely and clean with a few essentials left for our arrival (tea and milk).

There was plenty of cutlery and kitchen utensils available. It acted as a good base for the 4 of us and was all we wanted and needed for our stay.

Had a fabulous time, walking up the hill was hard but the cottage was lovely.

I would definitely go and stay there again, wish I could buy it, beautiful place.

Danby cottage was absolutely stunning.

It was beautiful we will be going back, again next year if it available if not in Danby cottage in one of the other cottage.

Absolute gem,lovely location very clean ,tidy and comfortable, alot of thought and attention to detail has been put into this property, everything you could possibly need catered for,would definitely return and recommend to others.

Perfect accommodation and location.

What a gem of a cottage could not fault anything about it .

Location was lovely and convenient. As an observation not a criticism maybe a handrail on the wall over the bath would be helpful. I would recommend this cottage and would definitely return if visiting the area again

Really lovely cottage and good location.

Cottage well equipped, good communication with owner. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

A lovely cottage home from home This is our second time at Danby cottage and if we are ever in the area again would definitely stay here Thank you again for a lovely break

We had a brilliant holiday and so did my children was great they had freedom to just run around and only a 10 minute drive from whitby sea front only down side to the cottage it's self was the amount of cob webs everywhere even in the wardrobes apart from that it was very cozy

The cottage was exellent and the view's were good.

Only thing was the road was a bit rough, but other than that had a wonderful holiday highly recomend. Ladies wanted hair dryer.

The most homely and comfortable cottage we’ve ever stayed.

Absolutely delightful.

Really enjoyed our stay at Danby cottage.

Lovely, quiet location with everything we needed. Nice cottage feel with cute patio garden. Even saw deer on the track. We’ll be back!

Beautiful cottage in a lovely setting.

Perfect for a cosy Christmas which is just what we wanted.

Very nice in a good location, would definitely return

It was perfect for myself and my husband we found it very homely and comfortable.

The bed was comfortable. The shower is great and the bath fills up really quickly. Gas fire worked really well, just had to be patient for the pilot light to work but that's because we're not used to gas. Central heating worked well. Great idea for the tray for our muddy boots and hooks for our coats on the back of the door. Plenty of crockery to fill the dishwasher up which was fab. The walk up to the cottage is steep but it was fine for us plus we saw a couple of Roe deer and a Barn owl while walking up to the cottage. The walk into Whitby was great, as soon as you get into Ruswarp village you can walk along the footpath next to the railway track, it's a flat path, and from the house it's a 2 mile walk, you'll need a torch if it's dark... We also caught the train from Ruswarp to Grosmont there's a 2 mile climb out of there onto the moor, and walked through the woods to Little Beck then along the River Esk. Also caught the train to Great Ayton and did a circular walk to the Captain Cooks Memorial and Roseberry Topping, beautiful views. The cottage is ideally situated for us, there's a regular bus the 95 that passes through every hour to Whitby. You can catch the train. There's plenty of taxis in Whitby, which is a great town lots to do and see, plenty of places to eat and drink. And lot's of lovely walks. I must also mention The Bridge Inn in Ruswarp was cosy, good home cooked pub grub, good portion sizes but they also do smaller portions too. All in all we had a fantastic holiday, the hosts were really friendly and helpful too. Thank you

Excellent as usual this was our 6 time staying here and we will keep coming back as it has every thing we need .

Well done

We have stayed in numerous holiday homes over the years.

This was was the best yet. It was immaculate with everything you could possibly need. We loved it here. It was so peaceful and with a good view.

Steep hill up to property has potholes that need repairing.

Cottage kitchen had no spare cupboard space for provisions, though is well equipped. Dusty in places with cobwebs. Bedside lamp faulty in single bedroom. Found a pair of men's boxer shorts in bedroom drawers when looking for hair dryer in front double room. Wardrobe door knob needs repairing in back double room.

Well presented a joy to stay.

Would stay again if in the area. Only comment about listing, access wasn’t as hard as it sounded. Steep??

The holiday cottage was lovely and equipped with everything we could possibly need during our week's holiday.

The booking process and getting all the information we needed to start our stay was very efficient and timely. It was great to have the more private back garden for the family as well as the communal grassed area where the children could safely run around and play football.

Third time staying at this lovely cottage.

It has everything you need and is in close proximity for visiting many of the attractions. Also it is very quiet and peaceful. Will definitely be back.

Lovely stay.

Fabulous cottage . Very comfortable with great facilities. Great location and lovely views.

It was a nice house, the only thing that was not so pleasant, was the fact that you only had limited view.

Lovely cottage, very cosy and well equipped.

Only a short drive into Whitby and there is a great butchers in Ruswarp itself! Would have no hesitation staying here again when we next come to Whitby.

The cottage was in a good location.

My ten year old granddaughter found her new ability - rowing on the river! The cottage was clean and spacious and everything was provided. The owners replaced our towels and bedding at the end of our first week. The only downside is that it is situated at the top of a steep lane, which however is quite short.

Very nice stay good location for a base if you have a car.

Only few miles out from centre of Whitby and easy to get to the moors. All facilities worked well and nice outside area to sit. I would definitely stay again if I was ever coming back to area.

Wonderful cottage on a hillside with whitby Abbey in the distance.

Lovely fresh towels and bedding and changed every week. Has every you need in the cottage. Definitely visit again too.

Our second stay at this lovely cottage.

It’s cosy, very high standard of cleanliness, extremely well equipped , beautiful views and very quiet and peaceful. Close to Whitby and other coastal attractions. An absolute gem and we’ll certainly be back.

The cottage was cosy and warm once I had worked out how to operate the heating.

Some places were dusty in the kitchen which would benefit from high level dusting. Towels were a generous size. Double beds comfortable. The single room is cold as no radiator. Front door was an issue for opening and closing. This would be a health and safety issue for a more elderly guest or child as one had to push and lean against the door with considerable force. May have expanded due to weather however needs resolving ASAP to avoid potential injury. Great location and parking. Would be helpful to have a security light in the car park and some low level lighting installed for the dark winding path leading to the cottage. Would be a beautiful location in summer

NoTelevision loose wires everywhere the TV was modern but was not connected up correctly ,We wanted to watch the England match but it was a waste of time.

Coming down the stairs there is no hand rail on the left hand side I am 83 and able, but I found it hard to get up and down these stairs.. no light in the small bed room, more lightly a bulb out,I had to use the side lamp run off the power socket. The building itself was good and modern looking,But a bit tired. with cob webs on the wall lights my daughter dusted them down herself. this property was priced way above what it should have been. other than the faults I mentioned we enjoyed our holiday there.

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed.

A great location, very peaceful but very close to all the attractions at Whitby. We would book this property again.

Very comfortable and well stocked cottage.

Lovely location with counrtyside viwes across to the Abbey at Whitby. Good village location with train to Whiby costing only £2.00 return, you can park the car at the cottage and not need it again. Lovely train ride up to Middlesborough with lots of beautiful villages and walks along the line. You can also walk in to Whitby from Ruswarp along the river. Great holiday.

Summer quilts would be nice as it was very hot in bed.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

We would highly recommend Danby cottage to anyone who is looking to stay in the Whitby area.

Great cottage.

Would happily return

My daughter & I stayed at Danby Cottage , Ruswarp .

The cottage was very clean & comfortable. The owner has provided tea towels , cleaning products , soap etc , so no need to bring these items with you. Also we were left an annual pass for Whitby museum which was very thoughtful. You can walk into Whitby from Ruswarp in about 30mins , the path is at the level crossing between the railway line & river . It's quite a pleasant walk .

Excellent t cottage ,,well equipped and very comfortable

Excellent as always

This is an excellent cottage and suited us (couple with two young sons) perfectly.

On the very edges of town but extremely peaceful. Could easily walk into the village for minature steam train/boats/little shops and a pub as well as buses and trains. Well proportioned and spacious accommodation for an average family or small group of friends. Well equipped, only comment really is that the microwave is on its last legs and beeps randomly. Everything else worked great. Disappointing that games/DVD have been removed but I blame the pandemic for this. We were also with the owner's agreement able to charge our EV through the window which was enormously appreciated.

A lovely little cottage in a great location with wonderful views towards Whitby Abbey and the North Yorkshire Moors.

Kitchen facilities were great and rooms very clean and comfortable. Ideally located for trips inland or to the coast, and lots of nice walks nearby. Would definitely stay here again.

A lovely well equipped cottage in a great location.

Very clean and welcoming.

Amazing cottage, really clean , welcoming and cosy .

10 mins to beach.cottage had everything you needed and more. Love it will defo book again .

There was a small issue with the Booker when we arrived.

Spoke to the owner and a plumber was there within half an hour. The problem was solved so fast. Excellent service and would definitely come back.

Wasn't sure what to expect as first time we have used your site but very impressed when we arrived, the cottage was fantastic and we had a very enjoyable stay, thank you

Absolutely loved this cottage beautiful location and surroundings.

The cottage had everything we needed and more kitchen facilities are superb. Very clean and cosy would 100% recommend.

We all really enjoyed our stay at Danby Cottage.

It was so cosy and very well equipped. We spent lots of time chilling out and enjoying the facilities the cottage had to offer. The cottage was in a beautiful location and was really peaceful and private. It was really convenient and easy to get to Whitby and lots of other lovely locations. It was also good for trains and buses. We would definately stay here again. It was really reasonably priced and great value.

The cottage was very clean and was an easy walk in to whitby and we found a pub that was very good the food was excelent and very welcoming at the bottom of the road.

The views were out of this world and we would highly recommend this cottage.

NICE AND QUIET VERY GOOD WALKS ,IN GOOD POSITION FOR OTHER LOCATIONS.

We just loved the private and safe location.

. space for my children to play safely... accommodation was good smart bedrooms .. hot shower

Could do with a new boiler and there was a lot of cobwebs but it is a lovely cottage.

A lovely cottage in a very pleasant setting.

It was well equipped and comfortable. We felt the directions were a little vague as it said the entrance to the cottage road was opposite the miniature steam railway but by the time you could see the steam railway you had gone past the entrance. The garden was pleasant to sit in but would be improved by there being a more solid separation between Goathland cottage and Danby Cottage giving more privacy. Perhaps some climbing plants up the trellis? It would be nice to have had a spare toilet roll as 4 of us quickly got through the one that was there and a dishwasher tablet for every day of our stay would have been good. However we had a good holiday in Danby Cottage and would happily stay there again.

Lovely cottage , a bit dated on the steep hill, great views.

We had a great time and we were very lucky with the weather. I would like just to say that sign with direction to the cottage should be more visible and the road to the cottage is narrow and a bit steep .

Lovely cottage, very cosy.

The kitchen is very well equipped with everything that you may need. The boiler is situated in a wardrobe in the single bedroom, it is unfortunately very noisy!! In the bedroom st the back of the cottage the radiator pipes seem to be very near to the floorboards and so squeak/creak loudly when you are walking past the radiator, this could in time crack the pipes? Overall a lovely holiday cottage in a beautiful setting.

We arrived in the evening when it was dark but after we had opened the door and turned the light on we where pleasent surprised how comfortable it looked and with tasteful Christmas decorations we felt immediately at Home.

We had a small problem with the heating but Jenny our host was very helpful and got this rectified quickly,so this didn't detract from our experience. We loved our stay at Danby cottage and it felt like home. We want to thank the owner for her care and consideration, we couldn't find the visitors book to express our feelings but left a card. A little reminder change the batteries on the remote. Overall it was wonderful time and would recommend to our friends.

I enjoyed my stay at Danby cottage and would recommend it.

My second stay at this beautiful cottage.

It’s perfect for a relaxing get away. Unfortunately can’t see me returning as the price for the same week next year has risen by more than 60%. Such a shame !!

Danby cottage was very clean, comfortable and cosy.

Kitchen was well equipped and the cottage was well situated in a peaceful location close to the Moor and the coast.

We had a great time there it was very homely and very clean.

we highly recomend it

Lovely rural setting albeit up a steep hill but this gives fab views.

Danby is among a group of what looks like old farm buildings made in to several smaller cottages. It is tastefully decorated and very clean with modern facilities such as wifi, washing machine, dishwasher etc. (The TV isn't going to last much longer.) I would've liked to see a visitor book with suggestions of where people have visited, restaurants etc. A nice little base for visiting the North Yorkshire coast and moors.

We had a lovely holiday in Danby cottage.

It is set in peaceful & beautiful surroundings, perfect for a relaxing break. We were surprised but excited to see a wild deer cross our path on the drive up to the cottages. Danby cottage was cosy & welcoming with everything you might need. It was very clean and well-cared for with comfy sofas and beds. It is only a short drive from Whitby town centre and there is also a countryside walk of about a mile from Ruswarp into town if you fancy stretching your legs. We had a very enjoyable trip.

Perfect location and a real home from home.

We had everything we needed. Would certainly recommend this holiday cottage - beautiful.

Lovely cottage set in a rural area but close enough to all u need.

The hill up to the cottage was more than a slight incline it was very steep not for the fainthearted to walk up,I only did it once had to use the car,and park it near the boating lake then either walk by the railway line which took us 35mins or catch the bus which ran every half hour,enjoyed our stay cottage was everything you could wish for

This is a lovely cottage, very quiet and great for families.

There were lots of extras to make the stay provided by the owners easy I.e kitchen roll, dishwasher tablets, dvds. We would be more than happy to stay again. The cottage is in a great location to explore however you need to be aware that the car is really needed as there isn’t much to do within walking distance of the cottage.

had a lovely time there hope to go again the scenery was lovely and nice and quiet great views

Everything provided including lovely large white fluffy towels!

Comfortable seating and a lovely outside space, excellent.

Lovely cottage with excellent facilities and plenty of kitchen crockery etc.

Great location for travelling to local places.

We really enjoyed our stay.

The cottage is lovely.

ALL GOOD.

Such a lovely cottage with everything we needed to make our 5 night stay with two young children comfortable and extremely enjoyable.

One suggestion which would have exceeded expectations would be the option to have a stair gate put in. Our 18 mth old is very quick so we had to watch him like a hawk. However we got around this but putting dining chairs at the top and bottom of stairs. Other than that the cottage and location was fantastic. Thank you.

A very comfortable cottage with everything we needed for a brilliant week away.

Well equipped, lovely and warm with plenty of hot water. Excellent location and very quiet, I imagine in the warmer months it would be lovely to sit outside in the evening. Cannot fault this cottage and would certainly return - hopefully soon.

A fantastic cottage.

A comfy and well equipped cottage.

Location great for us as we like to be a little off the’beaten track ‘. Short drive to Whitby. Had a perfect week. Would definitely visit this cottage again if it remains in our price range .

I couldn't t find a hair drier which was available on a previous holiday.

I had to buy one during my stay.

The cottage was lovely, clean and beautifully decorated.

It had a lovely homely feel to it The outside space was fantastic for our 5 year old Very peaceful we felt like we were the only ones there

Location was ideal for us.

Fantastic cottage and would highly recommend this to anyone

Lovely long weekend stay, very comfortable and homely, close to amenities and still feels like your out in the countryside.

We have been before and it was just as good as we remembered thankyou very much and we will definitely be back